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A vintage ute, a novelty cheque, shearing prize ribbons, a household trunk and blanket – even the simplest of things can tell a powerful story, connect a community and showcase our history.
In the ABC TV series 'Extraordinary Things', Tony Armstrong is on a journey to discover and celebrate the things we treasure. And an exhibition at the National Museum of Australia brings together the objects Tony found, the people who cherish them and the extraordinary stories they reveal.
The exhibition is running until October 13th, 2024.
Presented by the National Museum of Australia
Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things on ABC iview.
Speakers
Tony ArmstrongAward-winning tv presenter, podcaster, writer and creator; Gamilario man from rural NSW
Dr Martha SearSenior Curator at the National Museum of Australia
Lucy Small'Object owner'; professional surfer, activist, writer and film producer; co-founder of a campaign for gender equality in sport called Equal Pay for Equal Play
Dr Liz Killen'Object owner'; Research Director, Social Research Centre and Visiting Fellow, Australian National University; she currently serves as Assistant Manager in the science policy team of the Office of Australia's Chief Scientist
Dan Bourchier (host)Multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster with the ABC
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A vintage ute, a novelty cheque, shearing prize ribbons, a household trunk and blanket – even the simplest of things can tell a powerful story, connect a community and showcase our history.
In the ABC TV series 'Extraordinary Things', Tony Armstrong is on a journey to discover and celebrate the things we treasure. And an exhibition at the National Museum of Australia brings together the objects Tony found, the people who cherish them and the extraordinary stories they reveal.
The exhibition is running until October 13th, 2024.
Presented by the National Museum of Australia
Tony Armstrong's Extra-Ordinary Things on ABC iview.
Speakers
Tony ArmstrongAward-winning tv presenter, podcaster, writer and creator; Gamilario man from rural NSW
Dr Martha SearSenior Curator at the National Museum of Australia
Lucy Small'Object owner'; professional surfer, activist, writer and film producer; co-founder of a campaign for gender equality in sport called Equal Pay for Equal Play
Dr Liz Killen'Object owner'; Research Director, Social Research Centre and Visiting Fellow, Australian National University; she currently serves as Assistant Manager in the science policy team of the Office of Australia's Chief Scientist
Dan Bourchier (host)Multi-award winning journalist and broadcaster with the ABC

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